Listings for Education & Training (28)
$220-450/summer
Summer Swim Team Registration
The Salt Spring Stingrays is a summer swim team for children aged 4-18+. Our team trains from May until August at the Rainbow Road Pool. […]
15 mins ago
45$ per hour
Drum and vocal lessons!
Hey there ! I am a professional and passionate musician who has toured Canada for the last 7 years and has played with some really […]
March 22, 2019
$40
Introduction to the Way of Council – ...
The Way of Council is a key practice and skill of functional communities. It is an excellent way to build transparency, truth, and trust in […]
March 22, 2019
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CONTINUING EDUCATION BURSARIES
LADY MINTO HOSPITAL AUXILIARY is offering 2 Continuing Education Bursaries to GISS graduates who have completed at least one year of a healthcare course of […]
March 21, 2019
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Learn and Practice Spanish
Spanish tutor for adults seeking to practice conversation skills or students learning in school. This is for you if you are: -Traveling to Spanish speaking […]
March 20, 2019
$89
Emergency First Aid
Standard First Aid and CPR-C Saturday March 9th- Sunday March 10th Emergency First Aid Saturday March 30th 9am-5pm $89 Emergency First Aid covers general knowledge […]
March 20, 2019
Fun and Fitness
Join Summer Swim Team
Interested in a summer swimming experience for your children? Consider the Salt Spring Stingrays Swim Club. Our season runs from May until August at Rainbow […]
March 19, 2019
Math Tutor Needed
I am looking for an experience Math tutor for 3 students at the Grade 10 level. Must be professional and experienced. Thank you.
March 18, 2019
80.00
FOODSAFE Level 1
FOODSAFE Level 1. Monday, March 18. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Lion’s Hall, 103 Bonnet Ave. $80. Call or email to register. 250-537-1883
March 15, 2019
$95.00
VHF Radio Course (for the ROCM)
Maritime Radio The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, […]
March 15, 2019
Free
Grid tied solar talk – Saturday 1pm
Join us at the Salt Spring Home and Garden Show for a free solar conversation on Grid-Tied Solar for your home. This takes place Saturday […]
March 14, 2019
Eden Energy Medicine Foundation Training
EEM Foundation training is a nine month program beginning May 2019 Learn thoroughly how to support loved ones and clients in a beneficial, noninvasive way. […]
March 13, 2019
Considering your options for Grades 5 or 6?...
2019/20 registration is now open. Would you like to learn more about our Grade 5/6 class? Please join us on Wednesday, April 3, 5:00-6:00, to […]
March 12, 2019
80.00
FOODSAFE Level 1
FOODSAFE Level 1. Monday, March 18. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Lion’s Hall, 103 Bonnet Ave. $80. Call or email to register. 250-537-1883
March 10, 2019
Canine Scent Detection In Screening For Can...
For the past year, I’ve been conducting a fascinating study using Canine Scent Detection in screening for Cancer. I’m looking for serious interested DogTrainers on […]
March 10, 2019
$175
Colour Pencil Workshop – Animals and ...
April 27-28, from 9:00 to3:30 Saturday and Sunday. This two-day workshop will be all about drawing animals, understanding how to draw fur, body and facial […]
March 9, 2019
$149 per
Bronze Medallion and Cross Courses
Bronze Medallion This is the first step to become a lifeguard. Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components […]
March 7, 2019
$40
Tutoring Services in Math, Chemistry, Biolo...
Hello my name is Ananda MacKeigan, also known as Anna. I have been tutoring Math and Science for over 25 years, teaching people of all […]
March 7, 2019
$250
Journeying Home – A weekend of Shaman...
Beautiful people. I am offering a weekend workshop on Salt Spring Island to share some of the teachings and ceremonies that continue to shape me. […]
March 7, 2019
19/20 Kindie-Grade 6 registration is now op...
Have you heard about the wonderful things happening at Salt Spring Centre School? Maybe you have attended our dynamic whole-school theatrical productions at Mahon Hall, […]
March 6, 2019
4 SPACES LEFT – HERBAL COURSE IMMERSI...
Just four spaces left! This course is a portal into the heart and soul of plant medicine. It is about becoming one with our place […]
March 5, 2019
$10 each
Language Sets
Teach Yourself CD and book of Polish. I also have a handful of other DVDs, booklets, and CDs for learning Swedish and Japanese. Have an […]
March 5, 2019
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“BACK TO SCHOOL” BURSARIES
Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary is offering two “Back to School” bursaries. Applicants must be mature adults who wish to pursue a career in a health […]
March 4, 2019
free to visit
Would You Like to Become a Confident Public...
Try these 11 tips to get over your nervousness and to develop confidence while speaking: ** 1. Expect to be nervous. 2. Prepare. 3. Practice. […]
March 2, 2019
$120-$52
Standard First Aid and CPR-C
Standard First Aid and CPR-C Saturday March 9th- Sunday March 10th Standard First Aid Saturday March 9th- Sunday March 10th 9am-5pm $120 Comprehensive training covering […]
February 28, 2019
$900
2019 Permaculture Teacher Training Course
A few spots remain for this years Permaculture Teacher Training Course with Jude Hobbs! Come get your teaching chops up and explore O.U.R. Ecovillage from […]
February 27, 2019
Salt Spring Centre School 2019/20 registrat...
Have you heard about the wonderful things happening at Salt Spring Centre School? Maybe you have attended our dynamic whole-school theatrical productions at Mahon Hall, […]
February 27, 2019
Local Stories
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Islands Trust Council Makes Reconciliati...
The Islands Trust Council acknowledges that the lands and waters that encompass the Islands Trust Area have been home to Indigenous peoples since time immemorial and honours the rich history, stewardship, and cultural heritage that embody this place we all call home. The Islands Trust Council is committed to establishing and maintaining mutually respectful relationships […]
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BC Ferries Reveals 25-year Vision for Sw...
Community input used to shape long-term plan – BC Ferries released the Swartz Bay Terminal Development Plan (TDP) today. The TDP outlines a long-term vision for the terminal’s future, and a phased approach for implementing the changes envisioned in the plan. BC Ferries employees will be at the terminal from April 10 to 13 to […]
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Forum: Human Rights, Evidence for Hope?
We live in a world where horrific human rights violations occur, like the recent mass shootings of 50 Muslim worshippers in two Christchurch mosques. This is a world where several countries sentence LGBTQ individuals to death, China has detained over a million Uyghur Muslims, and Canada arrests First Nations people for peacefully trying to protect […]
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Salt Spring Island Centennial Park Playg...
Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) has adopted a 20 year Master Plan to prioritize infrastructure investments for Centennial Park. With site assessments and central drainage complete, and the washroom facility anticipated to be finished in a few weeks, planning can begin to replace the playground. This much needed replacement project was made […]
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Pipeline Activism: Thoughts On My Trial,...
I’m back from the rabbit hole of court – the B.C. Supreme Court, in downtown Vancouver. Last fall, I spent five days there, self-representing my not guilty plea, after arrest for protesting on March 23rd in front of Texas oil-giant Kinder Morgan’s tank farm in Burnaby, now Trans Mountain Canada, owned by all Canadians. Three […]
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Building a Tiny Home Community for the U...
“A community safely housed. A path to stability. A better quality of life” Housing forms the building blocks of a community. The recent housing crisis has illustrated exactly how important stable housing is to the solidity of our island. When people don’t have secure housing, their work, school, family life, and even the community suffer. […]
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100+ Women Who Care Raise $17,000 in Und...
On the evening of Tuesday, March 5, 100+ Women Who Care Salt Spring held its second meeting. Prior to this meeting, members had nominated 18 local charities. Members randomly drew three of the nominees during this meeting: Greenwoods Eldercare Society, Salt Spring Therapeutic Riding Association, and Island Pathways. Members heard a compelling presentation for each […]
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Island Health Assumes Responsibility for...
Island Health will be assuming responsibility for publicly funded home support service delivery on Southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands this fall to ensure a consistent approach to implement government’s team-based primary and community care model across the health authority. Home support helps people live independently in their home and be safe. For clients […]
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NASA Astronaut Lands on Salt Spring: Fri...
From space tourism to settlements on Mars, what is humanity’s future in space? How dangerous is space travel to human health? What benefits do we obtain from space research? Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor returned to Earth from the International Space Station in December—after 197 days in space. On Friday, March 15th at 7:30 PM at ArtSpring, […]
